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Springer

New Mexico · 1,252 residents · 2.204 sq mi
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Springer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,400. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,252
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
568 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7328831K1K1K1990201020202024Springer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,182
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,850 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,773
−33%vs 2000
vs $14,606 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.4%
+9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$214
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $306 in 2000
US average: $450
73.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
2.4
+36%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70%(899)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.5%(661)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(921)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(827)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other26.2%(328)
Diversity Score77.6%(971)
78
+51%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.5%
−19.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Springer, New Mexico?

Springer, New Mexico has about 1,252 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Springer, New Mexico?

The typical household in Springer, New Mexico earns about $16,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springer, New Mexico expensive?

In Springer, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Springer, New Mexico?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Springer, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springer, New Mexico?

About 26.4% of people in Springer, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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